Friday, November 20, 2009

Candidates of DIEP surgery


One out of nine women has the possibility to have breast cancer. Every year, tons of women suffer and undergo the same situation-- fighting the same disease. Consequently, women suffering from breast cancer can choose to have breast reconstruction at the time of mastectomy, otherwise they may opt to go through reconstructive surgery at a later date.

Practically, every woman can prefer for a DIEP flap procedure, with only one exception. Women lacking sufficient abdominal tissue to create or reconstruct a breast can’t undergo such operation. Younger women who are exceptionally muscular or into sports, may fall in this category, and may select substitute reconstructive solutions.

In addition, women who are medically not capable to endure a lengthy surgery (six hours or more), should talk about further options with their oncologists. If they won’t be able to carry on the extensive procedure brought about by DIEP flap, they can opt for other short- timed operations—that has almost the same reconstructive measures.

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